Description
The Kansas Office of Veterans Services is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to obtain a Resident Fund Surety Bond covering the Kansas Soldiers’ Home and Kansas Veterans’ Home. The bond guarantees the protection of resident funds held in trust and must meet federal and state regulatory requirements. The contract period runs from April 1 2027 through March 31 2030 (three years). Bidders must be pre‑registered with the State of Kansas, submit a complete bid package (including tax clearance, certifications, and cost sheet) by December 3 2026, and may choose between two premium structures (with or without state indemnification). The award will be made to a qualified insurance provider that can issue the required surety coverage for a total bond amount of $900,000.
• Scope: Issue a surety bond (total $900k) covering two facilities; provide premium quote for the three‑year term.
• Contract term: 12 Oct 2026 – 3 Dec 2026 (bid window); performance period 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030.
• Bid submission: Email to [email protected] (or hand‑delivery) by 2:00 PM CST, Dec 3 2026.
• Mandatory requirements: State bidder registration, tax clearance certificate, IRCA compliance, anti‑boycott and telecom equipment certifications.
• Evaluation: Based on compliance, premium cost, and ability to meet bond‑issuance criteria.